391 – He is the King of Supervision – 1
The powerful man who became the godfather of the Crown Prince at the age of 20. A political tycoon who plans to (physically) carry the next emperor on his back. I got a tremendous title overnight, but there was no change in my daily life.
That’s why I have to meet other people to realize that my fame has risen, but I’m stuck in the academy, so I’m always looking at the people I see. He wasn’t even interested in the social world, so no one would ever start talking to him pretending to be friendly.
‘It’s nothing special.’
I even thought of that. The name ‘godfather’ weighed on him from the day he was notified by the prince to the day he was appointed as the grandson, and after the ceremony was over, he was surprisingly calm.
I don’t know if I’d rather take care of the grandson in the imperial palace, but it’s dangerous for an unskilled person to take care of a one-week-old baby. Even the Crown Princess could only touch and hold her with the permission of her seasoned ladies-in-waiting.
‘Agira.’
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I inadvertently lowered my gaze. At the announcement of the godfather, the hand that briefly held the prince’s hand, I looked down blankly at that hand.
“Ah—”
I still feel like Hwang Tae-son’s babbling lingers in my ears. It was a quieter sound than any other sound, but it is strangely unforgettable in my head.
This is a strange thing. I don’t know why the baby who couldn’t even open his eyes properly, the baby who barely wiggled his fingers felt so big. Are you just mesmerized by the cuteness of babies?
“You’re already babbling, how clever!”
Of course, no matter how possessed he was, he would have been less possessed than the crown prince. After the appointment ceremony, the prince, who belatedly heard the prince’s babble, was delighted with a tear-jerking laugh.
Actually, from the crown prince’s point of view, it’s the first child, so it’s a natural reaction. Am I rather weird when I think about that?
‘…It’s good if you get attached to the goddaughter.’
After a short thought, I came to a simple conclusion and lay down on the bed.
If you have a godfather-goddaughter relationship anyway, it is right to take care of them with affection. It would be nice to think that this is how we raise our future children in advance.
‘Let’s be a good godfather.’
The goal is, from Hwang Tae-son’s mouth, ‘I like Godfather more than Obama.’ That’s what makes the word come out.
Imagining the expression the crown prince would make at that time makes his heart thump.
***
I have been afraid of death lately.
There are many theories about what humans experience after death. One of them is that when a person who has accumulated virtue dies, he goes to heaven where Enen resides, and if he has many sins, he goes to hell.
If that theory is true, then as the crown prince of the empire, I worked hard for the imperial family, empire, and subjects, so there is a high probability of going to heaven—
‘I think I’ll only be disappointed if I go.’
Since I have already experienced heaven, I am afraid of the emptiness and disappointment I will experience after death. Doesn’t the afterlife have no meaning if it’s the same as the present life?
However, I can’t help it. This is Enn’s fault for sending an angel down to earth by mistake.
“Ah-“
“Whoops, mom is here.”
The crown prince approaches with a light smile at the babbling of the crown prince. I also smiled at that beautiful sight.
Okay, let’s think positively. Enen sent an angel of Insei for me, who was suffering from the demon of Insei called the 2nd Prince. Rain and the prince’s son, two of them.
While looking at the two angels like that, the communication tool in my arms vibrated briefly. I took some time off and was away, but now it was business hours.
‘Oops.’
So, when I sneaked back to a corner and checked the communication port, there was a sad message from the emperor.
[ Baron Dietrich Dennard of Antrach resigns as minister of the palace. ]
The Minister of the Imperial Household, who has been active as the father’s partner and confidant for decades, resigns. As soon as he saw the contents, he almost let out a sigh.
The Minister of the Ministry of the Interior is the number one contributor who helped the emperor rebuild the empire, which was not enough even with words of chaos. Although he is older than the emperor, there are actually quite a few officials who are older than the emperor. So he has a great desire to work more with that ability.
But he couldn’t stop it. In some cases, the resignation of a minister was finally approved by the father, but the position of minister of the Imperial Household served only one emperor.
‘It’s a position that will be replaced after I ascend the throne anyway.’
It’s bittersweet, but I can’t help it. An administration led by a new emperor and a new minister of the palace is the custom of the empire.
‘For the time being, the Secretary of the Treasury will lead the administration.’
I smiled wryly at the thought that suddenly came to my mind. If the emperor appoints a new minister of the Imperial Household, it does not mean that the current minister has resigned, but he has not yet ascended the throne to appoint my aide.
This inevitable vacuum must be filled by the Secretary of the Treasury along with the work of the Ministry of Finance. It is regrettable indeed.
‘…Um?’
Condolences to the Minister of Finance and continued to check the text message sent by the father, the contents that were quite impressive came to my eyes.
“Ha.”
And without realizing it, I burst into laughter.
Your father is making splendid moves right before he abdicates.
***
Where there is an organization, there is inevitably a rank, and where there is a rank, there are promotions and personnel transfers.
This is no different from an empire. Rather, because the empire maintains a huge bureaucracy that encompasses the country, personnel transfers are made that many people yearn for and keep an eye on.
Specifically, a regular personnel transfer that takes place every half year, an emergency personnel transfer that takes place when it is difficult to fill a vacancy immediately, and finally a special personnel transfer that takes place when there is an imperial congratulation. There are three cases like this.
‘If it’s the appointment of the crown prince, the imperial congratulations are enough.’
And today, five days after the appointment ceremony, the last of the three cases was activated.
‘…Will everything be okay this time too?’
Unbeknownst to me, my hands started shaking. It has been like this ever since I heard that there will be a special personnel transfer announcement today.
Fortunately, the two regular personnel transfers this year have been safely passed. Even the war damage was not great, so there was no emergency personnel transfer. So, while I was putting my mind at ease, a surprise variable named Hwang Tae-son appeared.
It’s crazy. Among the three, regular personnel transfers give a tip to the person involved in the transfer before the announcement, but there is no such thing for emergency personnel transfers and special personnel transfers. Didn’t I become the head of the inspection department when I woke up from an emergency personnel transfer?
I’m afraid. Honestly, as long as the minister stands firm, the chances of me getting promoted are f*cking damn low. However, the merits he had made in this war, the honor of being the godfather of the prince, and the justification for promotion were too strong.
‘It will be fine.’
Nevertheless, I tried to calm myself down and repeated it to myself.
Yes, it will be fine. The only place I can go up is the position of Minister of Finance, and that position is being silently guarded by the Minister. The imperial family is not merciful enough to retire a minister to promote me.
‘It’s up.’
In the midst of endless self-suggestions, the communication tool began to vibrate.
Come. This goddamn personnel transfer, the terrible result of the personnel transfer came out like a stigma.
“Please!”
Unbeknownst to me, I shouted with earnestness. It’s a shame that I’m alone in the inspector’s quarters, if there were other people nearby, they would have looked at me with pity.
Of course, it is a business that remains if you receive pity and maintain the position of director of the inspection department. Your Majesty the Emperor, please treat me with pity…!
[The imperial family received great blessings thanks to Enen’s protection and the great emperor’s protection, so the imperial family celebrates its joy and glory─ ]
First of all, the ceremonial introduction quickly passed. Perhaps other people reading this will do the same.
Fantastically flipped through the contents. The grace of Enen or something, the virtue of the great emperor or something, the red clothes of the imperial family or something, such rhetoric does not reach me.
[ ─The post of Minister of the Ministry of the Interior is left vacant. The duties of the Minister of the Palace Ministry are acted upon by the Minister of the Imperial Family, and the Minister of Finance is responsible for the administration. ]
In the meantime, I flinched at the news that the post of Minister of the Ministry of the Interior had become vacant.
‘I resigned.’
It is the duty of the Minister of the Imperial Household to accompany the emperor who appointed him. Therefore, he expected that the minister of the palace would step down sooner or later, but he did not know that he would step down before the abdication.
I have never been as envious of the Minister of the Imperial Household as today—no, the former Minister of the Imperial Household. He’s someone who has worked longer than me, but I envy him nonetheless.
‘…First of all, the position of Minister of Finance is not vacant.’
After that somewhat ugly envy and jealousy, I turned my gaze back to the communication port.
When you see that the head of the executive branch is held by the Minister of Finance, it means that the position of Minister of Finance is also being filled by someone. Now, the question is whether it will be the minister now or me after a surprise promotion.
‘Please.’
As I prayed for several times, I confirmed the following. If the ‘Secretary of Finance is in charge of Carl Krasius of Wiridia.’ I am confident of biting my tongue when I hear the same sentence.
[ The current Minister, Count Dever Briard of Blotchen, will remain as Minister of Finance. ]
And the sky responded to my earnestness.
I cried with my heart.
As soon as the Minister of Finance confirmed that this was the case, he almost threw out the communication sphere. As long as I’m not promoted, it doesn’t matter to anyone else. Honestly, there’s no way I would have been fired or demoted.
However, the basics of social life are sharing condolences and condolences. If someone you know at work gets promoted, congratulations are the right thing to do. So, with a heart that suddenly became calm, I continued to check the following contents.
‘What the f*ck.’
In the meantime, I came across something terrible.
At the end of the paragraph about the personnel of the Minister of the Executive Office. Indeed, it was short and concise, but its weight was by no means light.
[ The Inspection Department of the Ministry of Finance, the Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Special Affairs, the Ink Gwangdae of the Ministry of Special Affairs, the Cheongsandae of the Ministry of Special Affairs, and the Flame Wizards of the Ministry of Special Affairs are integrated to organize the Inspection Department. ]
For a moment, I doubted my eyes.
Integrate what…? What do you make
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[The founding chairman of the newly formed Ministry of Inspection will be the current head of the Inspection Department, Count Carl Krasius of Wirydia, and then the first Minister of the Ministry of Inspection will also be Count Carl Krasius of Wiridia. ]
…
“f*ck.”
That was the only word that came out.
There are so many things I want to say, but all I can say is swearing.